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Cameras roll on OUTtv scripted vampire series Ezra
The short-form series from Hell Yes Entertainment is a new-age horror-comedy take on a classic coming out story.
Yukon and Northwest Territories launch Northern Canada Producer Accelerator
The joint program will welcome up to 10 producers in the territories to provide critical training and enhance projects at the development stage.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Feb. 28 to March 6, 2022
Star Trek: Picard lands at No. 3 on the digital originals list and Letterkenny comes in at No. 7.
ABC, CBC partner to amplify kids content with new funding program
The Australian and Canadian public broadcasters are launching Kindred, a new initiative to find and fund animated content for preschoolers and tweens.
Viveka Melki launches new film, TV and visual arts company
The Montreal-based Melki Films has an initial slate of productions including the docs Branded and Butterfly Hunters.
In brief: CBC co-commissions adaptation of Stuff the British Stole podcast
Plus: Corus adds two new board members, NFB boasts latest gender parity statistics, plus more.
Canadian Film Centre to bring UK copro projects to SXSW
Four prototypes supported through the CFC’s UK-Canada Immersive Exchange will have their public debut at the Austin-based festival next week.
Nine directors chosen for WIDC Career Advancement Module
The Women In the Director’s Chair program will see participants developing scripted film and television projects through virtual workshops.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for Feb. 21 to 27, 2022
9-1-1: Lone Star leads in the post-Winter Olympics ratings while Transplant remains in the top 20.
Montreal prodco and distributor Attraction announces three key promotions
Nicole Hamilton becomes EVP, unscripted English content; Joey Case moves into VP, English factual content; and Lesley Jacobi is now director of development, English unscripted content.
German distributor Autentic orders new factual series from Go Button Media
The deal is an expansion of Autentic’s strategy to trigger financing for coproductions and board projects in early development.
BANFF Spark Accelerator for Women in the Business of Media announces 2022 cohort
This year’s program will have 100 participants, 66% of whom self-identify as Black, Indigenous, people of colour, LGBTQ2S+ and/or professionals with disabilities.
Our House Media expands development team
Costa Nicolas has been upped to VP of development, while Stephen Pettinger signs on as commercial director and east coast development executive.
Nova Scotia invests $23M in local film and TV sector
The funds will go toward the creation of a permanent soundstage for the province, as well as a newly created fund for locally-owned productions.
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